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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.92, 5,030.40 and 1,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.92, 5,030.40 and 1,044.44 is: 1,566.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.92 : 5,030.40 = 1,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.92/5,030.40 = 1,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.92x = 5,030.40 × 1,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.92x = 5,253,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,253,950.98/3,352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.98

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